Whereas under the Constitution, the President and Congress
have shared responsibilities for decisions on the use of the Armed Forces of
the United States, including their mission, and for supporting the Armed
Forces, especially during wartime;
Whereas when the Armed Forces are deployed in harm's way,
the President, Congress, and the Nation should give them all the support they
need in order to maintain their safety and accomplish their assigned or future
missions, including the training, equipment, logistics, and funding necessary
to ensure their safety and effectiveness, and such support is the
responsibility of both the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch of
Government; and
Whereas thousands of members of the Armed Forces who have
fought bravely in Iraq and Afghanistan are not receiving the kind of medical
care and other support this Nation owes them when they return home: Now,
therefore, be it
That it is the sense of the Senate
that—
(1)the President and
Congress should not take any action that will endanger the Armed Forces of the
United States, and will provide necessary funds for training, equipment, and
other support for troops in the field, as such actions will ensure their safety
and effectiveness in preparing for and carrying out their assigned
missions;
(2)the President,
Congress, and the Nation have an obligation to ensure that those who have
bravely served this country in time of war receive the medical care and other
support they deserve; and
(3)the President and
Congress should—
(A)continue to
exercise their constitutional responsibilities to ensure that the Armed Forces
have everything they need to perform their assigned or future missions;
and
(B)review, assess,
and adjust United States policy and funding as needed to ensure our troops have
the best chance for success in Iraq and elsewhere.